HR Assistant

CPI helps make great ideas and inventions a reality. We’re a team of intelligent people using advances in science and technology to solve the biggest global challenges in healthcare and sustainability.

Through our incredible people and innovation infrastructure, we collaborate with our partners in industry, academia, government, and the investment community to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative products.

From health technologies and pharmaceuticals to sustainable food and materials innovations, we turn the entrepreneurial spirit and radical thinking of our people and partners into incredible impact that makes our world a better place.

CPI is looking for an organised and customer-focused HR Assistant to join our People Services team. You’ll be the first point of contact for HR queries and play a key role in keeping our HR processes running smoothly across the full employee lifecycle. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their HR career while supporting a wide range of employee lifecycle activities..

Key tasks in the HR Assistant role will include (but are not limited to the below), please download the job description for full details available on the CPI careers page:

• Provide proactive, accurate first‑line HR support to employees and managers.
• Deliver admin support across recruitment, onboarding, contracts, payroll changes and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure GDPR and compliance standards are met.
• Coordinate recruitment activities and ensure a smooth new starter experience.
• Update HR systems, maintain data accuracy and produce basic reports.
• Manage shared inboxes and support wider HR projects and process improvements.

Essential:

• Experience working in a busy office environment.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and business systems.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and communication skills.

It would be great if you also had:

• Level 3 admin/​HR/​business qualification or CIPD Level 3
• Experience in HR 

At CPI, we offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, this includes:

• Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays – Plus a holiday purchasing scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance and accident insurance schemes
• Flexible working
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Free parking

Find out more about our culture and benefits.

CPI is an organisation based in the UK. Commencement of employment is conditional to demonstrating right to work in the UK, sponsorship may be available.